The re-energized focus on Long Island Sound's story is obvious in the colorfully redesigned main hall, which has been renamed Newman's Own Hall in celebration of a $1.2 million grant from Newman's Own Foundation."

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When you were in high school, how great would it have been to have an educational mentor? Someone to help you with your understanding of the sciences? Maybe to encourage and challenge your interest in certain sciences? Someone who was … Continue reading →

Check back with our blog or sign up for updates for more from The Maritime Aquarium blog! In the meantime, you can stay up to date with us from every corner of the web. You’ll find us happily posting, pinning and tweeting … Continue reading →

After 34 years of being a sturdy worthy vessel for environmental education on Long Island Sound, the research vessel Oceanic will chug back into Norwalk harbor on Oct. 26 from its final public outing with The Maritime Aquarium. You can … Continue reading →

It’s happened to all of us. You’re at the beach, frolicking out in the waves, having fun, until you realize that … ugh … you need to pee. Who hasn’t felt the urge and temptation? You valiantly resist, but you … Continue reading →

Join us all week for National Zookeeper Appreciation Week! We’ll introduce you to a new animal care staff member everyday. Yesterday, we chatted with Vicki Sawyer about what it’s like to work with the seals and otters. Today, meet aquarist … Continue reading →

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Mission: The Maritime Aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate and protect the Long Island Sound ecosystemand the global environment through living exhibits, marine science, and environmental education.